Spicy Zhug Hummus with Feta – Twist on Classic Hummus - Just Maika Cooking

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned chickpeas (drained, liquid reserved)
• 1 medium lemon (juiced and zested)
• 1/4 cup tahini paste
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained)
• 1/4 cup Zhug (store-brought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves (optional garnish)